What is the name of the complex [Cr(en)₂(OH₂)Cl]Cl₂? A) diethylenediaminebis(aquachloro)chromium(III) chloride B) Aquachlorobis(ethylenediamine)chromium(III) chloride C) Chloroaquabis(ethylenediamine)chromate(III) chloride D) Aquachlorobis(ethylenediamine)chromium(II) dichloride E) Aquachloridebis(ethylenediamine)chromium(III) chloride

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The complex contains an ethylenediamine ligand (en), which is written before the central metal ion, chromium (III). The complex also contains aqua (water) and chloro (chloride) ligands, which are written in alphabetical order before any other ligands. Therefore, the correct name is Aquachlorobis(ethylenediamine)chromium(III) chloride.

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What Is the Name of the Complex [Cr(en)₂(OH₂)Cl]Cl₂